MARIA ELLEN CRANDALL

53 Uptown Ave, Bath, Maine, 04530 207.284.1098 (C) MeCrandall@gmail.com

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT

Highly organized and detail-oriented Certified Public Accountant, offering expert accounting
services to a wide range of industries. Ability to act as an intrinsic member of accounting teams
providing financial reporting analysis, general ledger reconciliation, auditing services as well as
asset and cash management. Proficient in time sensitive situations and high pressure, fast-paced
environments. Trustworthy with personal, sensitive information requiring confidentiality.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Customer Relations
Corporate Financial Statement Analysis
Monthly Financial Reporting
Bank Account Reconciliation
Expense Report Auditing
Compliance With Company Procedures

EXPERIENCE:
Bank of America, Portland, ME 2007-Present
Senior Specialist, Corporate Banking
Prepared reports for General Accountant maintained corporate accounts with accuracy and great
attention to detail. Analyzed and delivered corporate financial documents and statements in
required format and within timeframe required by corporate policies. Effectively oversaw
controlling of banking correspondent accounts.

Created, managed and collaborated with customer support team, offering excellence in
customer relations and client satisfaction.
Instrumental in updating new in-house billing system. Collaborated with implementation
team, completing project within two-month time frame. Ensured proper integration of
invoices from billing system to accounting system, provided GL mapping and reviewed
test invoices for accurate tax and GL coding. Reported all issues encountered to the
implementation team daily.

Drastically reduced workload of accounts payable team by designing and implementing

template to import A/P information from an excel worksheet into Epicor accounting
software.

Sunbelt Health Care, Gorham, ME 2005-2007

Project Accountant
Executed cash flow analysis, successfully maintaining weekly schedule of reporting and
accurately balancing accounts. Audited expense reports according to internal company
guidelines and as well as federal and state guidelines. Effectively coded invoices to accurate tax
and general ledger accounts.

Calculated key financial indicators, processed and paid accounts payables, reconciled all
bank accounts monthly, identified and completed general ledger journal entries,
administered all payroll and HR issues including Union reporting and collaborated with
staff on accreditation processes.
Provided ongoing training for new and existing employees regarding expense reporting
and submission.
Company Reconciliations had not been completed for 2 years, Identified and
implemented journal entries to ring all differences to zero, enabling them to be eliminated
in the next audit.
Transitioned payroll system from ADP to Pay at Work with flawless accuracy and
timeliness. Ensured all Union requirements were met and opening balances were correct.
Initiated and developed organizational structure designed to resolve outstanding balance
sheet items, including payroll-related accounts, suspense and accruals and purchase
reports on long outstanding orders.

Chelind Bank, Bath, ME 2003-2005

Accountant
Accurately managed all daily transaction controls including deposit operations, currency
transfers and controls necessary to maintain efficient, systematic internal operations.

Consulted with clients to assess individual and unique needs, creating a client-based
atmosphere focused on customer service and satisfaction.
Collected and compiled client financial data, entering information into QuickBooks and
assigning appropriate journal accounts for accurate accounting of income, expenses and
contributions.
Led a team in accounting department, providing training and onboarding for new hires.
Developed and implemented continuing education schedules and regular staff meetings to
keep continuity of workflow and processes in order.

ACADEMIC CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

Post Graduate Certification, Business Administration, 2007
University of New England, Biddeford, ME
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting, 2003
University of Maine
Magna Cum Laude, G.P. A 3.9

COMPUTER EXPERTISE:

Microsoft Office Suite

QuickBooks
ADP

COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Youth of Tomorrow, South Portland, ME 2008 Present Volunteer for non-profit youth
development organization aimed at equipping young college students with tools necessary to
successfully apply and gain employment after college graduation.
Campaign Volunteer, Portland, ME- Volunteered on a wide range of campaigns in the local
community, offering assistance in my area of expertise and wherever needed.